This program is offered through the Department of Computer Science
Co-ordinator
David Hughes, Department of Computer
Science
Advisers
Danny Cho, Faculty of Business
David Hughes, Department of Computer
Science
Director, Co-operative Programs
Cindy Dunne

Administrative Assistant
Donna Phelps
905-688-5550, extension 3513
Mackenzie Chown, J314
http://www.cosc.brocku.ca
Computing and Business is a four-year Honours program leading to a Bachelor of Computing and Business degree, designed for students with an interest in computer science and its application in business. With the current trends to outsourcing and contracting for the provision of computing resources in business, it is imperative that computing practitioners have a strong grounding in business and business practices. These practitioners need entrepreneurial skills as they will often have to establish themselves as independent consultants and compete for contracts. This degree is intended to prepare students to compete in this market.
BCB majors are required to maintain a minimum 75 percent major average in order to continue in the program.
There is also a program leading to a BSc in Computer Science offered by the Computer Science Department.

The Computing and Business Co-op program combines academic and work terms over a four and one-half year period. Students spend one and one-half years in an academic setting studying the fundamentals of computer programming, algorithms, data-structures, Canadian business, business analysis and accounting, prior to their first work placement. Successful completion of courses in the core areas of Computer Science and Business provides the necessary academic background for the work experience. In addition to the current fees for courses in academic study terms, Co-op students are assessed an annual administration fee (see the Schedule of Fees).
Eligibility to continue is based on the student's major average and non-major average. Students with a minimum 75 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent non-major average will be permitted to continue in the Computing and Business Co-op program. If a student subsequently raises his/her major average to 75 percent, the student may be readmitted only if approved by the Computing and Business Co-op Admissions Committee.
The Computing and Business Co-op program designation will be awarded to those students who have honours standing and have successfully completed a minimum of twelve months Co-op work experience.
An Internship option is also available in this program. Please consult the Computer Science entry for a listing of program requirements.